St. Pete mayoral candidates Ken Welch, Robert Blackmon debate
0Both candidates agreed to the debate, which was shown live on Spectrum Bay News 9 and on the Tampa Bay Times website.
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0The district is proposing changes to the bell schedule due to a bus driver shortage causing multiple problems for students and educators.
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University of Tampa freshman housing woes bleed into spring semester
0Some freshmen enrolled for the spring semester were told last week they wouldn’t be getting on-campus housing.
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from COVID-19
0Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died Monday morning from complications related to COVID-19, his family said in a Facebook post.
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Florida missionaries concerned after 17 kidnapped in Haiti
0Hurston says when heâs in Haiti, he is always very vigilant in order to stay safe.
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Cooler and less humid today
0A cold front will continue pushing through and any lingering clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine. Taste of autumn arrives today and tonight.
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Cruises departing Port Tampa Bay again, starting Saturday
0Royal Caribbeanâs Serenade of the Seas departs Port Tampa Bay today. There will be plenty of excitement and some procedural changes.
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U.S.: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week
0In the next three weeks, federal officials plan to discuss making smaller-dose versions available to the nationâs 28 million kids ages 5 to 11
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White House: U.S. lifting restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers on Nov. 8
0The new policy, which will require foreign national travelers to the United States to show proof of vaccination, will begin on Nov. 8.
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Bucs look to avoid letdown tonight against the Eagles in Philadelphia
0Tom Bradyâs right hand â the one he throws with â was wrapped up earlier this week after he injured it while demolishing Miamiâs defense on Sunday.
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Pinellas Park Police: Woman dead, man injured after hit-and-run crash
0A woman was killed early Thursday in Pinellas Park after a hit-and-run crash that ended with a vehicle hitting a church building.
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Constitutional law expert weighs in on Florida’s ‘vaccine passport’ ban
0A constitutional law expert with Barry University weighs in on Florida’s “vaccine passport” ban.
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Study explores possible link between COVID and diabetes
0According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 88 million American adults have prediabetes. That’s one in three people.
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House votes to lift debt limit, averting default
Comments Off on House votes to lift debt limit, averting defaultThe final vote was 219-206, with all Democrats in favor and all Republicans opposed.
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FDOH investigating potential violators of ‘vaccine passport’ ban
Comments Off on FDOH investigating potential violators of ‘vaccine passport’ banThe Florida Department of Health is reviewing potential violators of the stateâs ban on so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports.
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Coroner to discuss Gabby Petito autopsy findings Tuesday
Comments Off on Coroner to discuss Gabby Petito autopsy findings TuesdayTeton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue will speak with reporters at 2:30 p.m. EST, according to an email sent to media outlets.
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Merck asks U.S. FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
Comments Off on Merck asks U.S. FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pillWould be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19.
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Tampa business making impact beyond Bay area
Comments Off on Tampa business making impact beyond Bay areaThe clothing business is helping children in Kenya.
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Pasco 4th grader in the running for America’s Best Mullet
Comments Off on Pasco 4th grader in the running for America’s Best MulletKayden Manning, 9, needs your help to bring home the title of Best Mullet in America.
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Florida Holocaust museum adds virtual exhibit with survivors
Comments Off on Florida Holocaust museum adds virtual exhibit with survivorsThe Florida Holocaust Museum is one of 12 museums in the world testing a new technology where visitors can have a dialogue with a survivor.
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